Since it takes more than twice as long as white rice to cook, how much water should I use when I make it in my (cheap) rice cooker?
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I follow the instructions on the label. 1-3/4 water. I actually use chicken broth. Add 1 cup rice and 2 tablespoons pure olive oil or 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. I always use the brown rice setting and it's perfect every time in my inexpensive rice cooker.
14381
the bag provides explicit instructions but it is approximately two parts water to one part rice. i own many Lundberg rice blends and each one is a little different but i think they are great.
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It's still a two-to-one ratio. The package actually says to use less water, but I find that the rice comes out too tough/undercooked if I don't use a two-to-one ratio. So, basically, cook it the same way you would cook white rice.
14383
I am not the one to ask - I botched the cooking of it and gave it away...sorry
14384
I've never used a rice cooker, but I use about 2-2 1/2 cups water for every cup of brown rice for cooking it on the stove top. Maybe you can convert this to what you need for your rice cooker.
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I do use a rice cooker. You can use the exact amount suggested by instructions, but I find I like just a little more water a couple of tablespoons toa 1/4 cup more. I also either add some olive oil to the water or lightly grease the bottom with solid Crisco to help prevent sticking.
14386
I cook it in my rice cooker all the time. I use the same amount of water as for white rice. I like it a bit chewy. You might add an extra Tablespoon or two of water if you like it softer.
737018
For brown rice I use more water and it comes out fine - don't think it knows what kind of rice you are cooking
1000166
Yes, you can cook as much or as little rice as you want . Just make sure you cook with the right amount of water
1524549
It depends on the rice. White is the shortest maybe 20 + min. Brown rice will take longer. How this inexpensive little rice cooker knows. is a mystery.
108242
I have cooked brown rice in my cooker. You have to use a lot more water than with white rice. Use an additional unit of water with brown rice.
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gave mine as a gift..generally speaking two cups of water to a cup of rice is the best solution so to play it safe limit it to 2 1/2 cups of rice x5 water enough for most families firstuse 8 oz cup = rice x2w cook that amount see result inside cooker go from there press button does all for you from there.
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Pour 1 cup of rice in to the basket. Rinse rice with cold water.Pour the rice into the bottom of the cooker.Add 1 1/2 cups of water and 1 tsp. salt.Secure lid and lock clamps. Open vents.Microwave at 50% for 10 to 12 min. (white rice) or 18 to 20 min. (brown).Remove from Microwave, close vent and let it stand for 5 min. (The steam continues to cook the rice.)
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There are 2 modes for white rice. If you select quick mode, it takes 15~17 minutes to cook. I usually select quick mode when only white rice. If mixed with brown rice, I select normal mode.
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If you are using long-grain rice, then the measurement usually is - one cup of rice and two cups of water. For brown rice - one cup of rice to about two and a half cups of water. Tip - spray the bottom of the pot with spray oil, so rice won't stick to the bottom while cooking.
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I make brown rice often in this steamer. One cup of rice to 1 1/2 cups water. I do not soak the rice beforehand. I use the other two tiers to steam baby carrots, usually, and set the whole thing for about 50 minutes to an hour. It all turns out perfect.
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I used 1.5 cup of water per cup of brown rice (depending on rice) and it worked great. It does take a lot longer to cook.
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I cook 3/4 cup rice in 1 1/2 cups of water for 8 min. on power level 7. Check for doneness and if need be put in for another 1/2 minute.
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If I've had time to soak the rice for a good while, then I used 1 1/2 cups water to one cup rice. I normally make jasmine rice. If I haven't had time to soak the rice then I use about 2 cups water per 1 cup rice. I also put a little butter at the bottom first and it makes the rice at the bottom a little brown and crispy which I love. I will also add spices if I want to flavor a particular rice. It does come with instructions, but don't remember off the top of my head what it specifically says.
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I usually cook brown basmati and I out that on the white rice setting, so depending on how many cups...for us between 30-40 minutes. Sorry I took so long to answer. Good luck.
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On average about 20- 25 minutes. It also depends on the amount of rice and water you put in the cooker. The more rice the longer, the less amount the less time. I love my cooker. It is awesome. Hope it helps. Good Luck!
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The Cuisinart pressure cooker makes the best rice! Saute 2 cups of white rice in a little butter on the "saute" setting. Then add a little salt and 3 cups of water, pressure it on high for 3 minutes. Then let it come down naturally for 7 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. YUMMY!
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We cook our brown rice this way: 1 cup of water in the hopper, two cups of rice in three cups of water in the bowl. At the end of the cycle it's still just a bit too wet, but we pop a lump of butter in at that point, and leave it in the warming mode for 10-20 minutes while cooking the rest of dinner. When it's time to eat, it's perfect.Before this cooker, we had one of the fancy fuzzy-logic computerized cookers. I think this one does a better job, really.